Climate Quiz Challenge Test your knowledge on climate and see if you can score a perfect 10 in this geography quiz! ghostman published on August 06 Stacked 1/10 What is the primary factor that influences climate? Latitude Elevation Distance from the equator Ocean currents 2/10 Which of the following gases is the main contributor to global warming? Carbon dioxide Oxygen Nitrogen Methane 3/10 What is the term for the average weather conditions in a region over a long period of time? Climate Weather Atmosphere Precipitation 4/10 Which of the following is NOT a factor that determines climate? Topography Wind patterns Proximity to water bodies GDP of a country 5/10 What is the term for the gradual increase in the Earth's overall temperature? Global warming Ice age Heat wave Tropical cyclone 6/10 Which climate zone is characterized by cold temperatures and little to no vegetation? Polar Tropical Temperate Desert 7/10 What is the term for the phenomenon of excessive warming of the Earth's atmosphere? Greenhouse effect Albedo effect Ozone depletion Acid rain 8/10 Which of the following factors does NOT contribute to climate change? Deforestation Burning fossil fuels Industrialization Natural disasters 9/10 What is the average global sea level rise attributed to climate change? 3.3 millimeters per year 0 millimeters per year 10 centimeters per year 1 meter per year 10/10 Which climate zone experiences distinct seasons and moderate temperatures? Temperate Tropical Polar Arctic